A restoration of the old State House in Boston , revealed that there might be a time capsule inside of the golden lion that sits on top of the building. The State House is the oldest public building in the United States, and has been the site of many historical events including the first reading of the Declaration of Independence.
A restoration of the old State House in Boston, revealed that there is a time capsule inside of the golden lion that sits on top of the building.
The State House is the oldest public building in the United States, and has been the site of many historical events including the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
The announcement about the time capsule was made by the Boston Historical Society, who also said that they hope to open it and share the contents next week.
A copper box inside the head of the lion was located using a fiber optic camera, and the next step is to carefully remove the box and open it.
The first evidence of the time capsule came from a descendant of the sculptor who reportedly had a letter from the man who made the lion along with a list of things that were placed in the container.
The Boston Historical Society did some more investigating and found an article from the Boston Globe in 1901 describing such an object.
Among the items expected to be found in the capsule are letters from political figures and prominent people who lived in Boston at the time, along with photographs and newspaper clippings.
